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Mandi cyclist Jaspreet Pal becomes Himachal’s first Bicycle Mayor, plans statewide cycling outreach

Conquering Himalayan peaks to inspiring young riders,Mandi Cyclist Jaspreet Pal aims to build a safer cycling culture and a greener Himachal. PRENEETA SHARMA “A bicycle may take you to the top of a mountain, but its greatest journey is the one that brings people together, inspires young minds and leads the way towards a healthier,…

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‘MukhautAsur’ draws praise for Acting, sparks over cultural sensitivity

Chairman of Kailash Federation Limited praises the cast’s acting, talent and dedication as MukhautAsur at Shimla’s Gaiety Theatre draws mixed reactions over its portrayal of cultural sensitivities and the explicit scenes Preneeta Sharma  Shimla, October 14 MukhautAsur, a stage adaptation of Sr Harnot’s novel Hidimbh, staged at the historic Gaiety Theatre in Shimla, drew appreciation…

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Beyond the Beating Heart: Dr Praveen Dhaulta’s Journey of Surgical Excellence, Selfless Service & Compassion

At Shimla’s Chamiyana super-speciality institute, a Mandi resident’s account of his family’s experience puts the spotlight on a surgeon whose dedication has earned him heartfelt appreciation. PRENEETA SHARMA  As inside an operating theatre, every second counts, every decision matters, and a surgeon’s steady hands can make the difference between life and death. Outside, however, another…

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‘Aadhe Adhure’ Leaves Shimla Audience Reflecting on Relationships

Mohan Rakesh’s timeless play gets an emotionally charged staging at Gaiety Theatre, turning a story of an incomplete family into a powerful reflection on modern relationships PRENEETA SHARMA Shimla The stage at the historic Gaiety Theatre fell silent as the complicated world of family relationships unfolded through Mohan Rakesh’s celebrated play ‘Aadhe Adhure’. What began…

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Jubbal mountaineer Sachin Gangta scales 25 peaks above 6,000 metres in 21 days

Himachal climber completes Project Changthang in Ladakh, covering over 200 km and a cumulative elevation gain of more than 18,000 metres Shimla, October 6 A mountaineer Sachin Gangta from Kathasu village in Jubbal, Shimla, has completed an ambitious high-altitude expedition in Ladakh, scaling 25 peaks above 6,000 metres in 21 days as part of his…

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Shoghi hotel complaint puts tourism oversight under scrutiny

Guest flags safety, hygiene and billing concerns at Aranya Vilas; hotel rejects allegations,department says violations, if found, will invite action PRENEETA SHARMA  Shimla A complaint against  Aranya Vilas in Shoghi has triggered scrutiny by the Tourism Department over allegations concerning guest safety, hygiene, billing transparency and accessibility.The complaint, submitted by guest Ajay Veer Rathi to…

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